The average train between Carnforth and Durham takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Carnforth to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Carnforth and Durham. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Durham at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Durham. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Durham station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Carnforth to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carnforth station.
Carnforth to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Carnforth to Durham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Carnforth and Durham is 105.7 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Carnforth to Durham via Leeds in around 3h 15m.